Ciprian Tătărușanu

Early career

Born in Bucharest, Tătărușanu began his football career with local club, Juventus, starting to play senior level football at age 16 in the second division under the guidance of coach Marin Barbu. He later joined Gloria Bistrița, making his first division debut under coach Ioan Sabău in a 1–0 away victory over Unirea Urziceni on 23 May 2007.

Steaua București

In May 2008, it was announced that 22-year-old Tătărușanu was transferred to FC Steaua București for a fee of €1.5 million. He spent the following season on loan at Gloria Bistrița, as the Roș-albaștrii already had a first-choice goalkeeper in the person of Róbinson Zapata. Tătărușanu made his European debut on 16 July 2009, in a 2–0 victory against Hungarian side Újpest in the UEFA Europa League. On 2 August, he played his first Liga I game for Steaua in a 2–0 win over Ceahlăul Piatra Neamț. On 19 August 2010, he helped his team progress further to the Europa League group stage after making two saves at the penalty shootout against Grasshopper. In June 2011, it was reported that Napoli submitted a €3 million bid for the transfer of Tătărușanu, but the offer was rejected. During his spell in the capital, he amassed competitive totals of 187 games and won four domestic trophies.

Fiorentina

Tătărușanu refused to renew his contract with Steaua București and left the club on Bosman ruling, subsequently signing a five-year deal with Italian team Fiorentina on 9 June 2014. He made his…

In August 2009, Tătărușanu was selected by manager Răzvan Lucescu in Romania's squad for a match with Hungary. His full international debut came on 17 November 2010, in a 1–1 draw against Italy. Tătărușanu became a bronze medalist at the Cyprus International Football Tournament in 2011. He was picked for the preliminary 28-man UEFA Euro 2016 squad and eventually made it to the final list. He played in all three matches of the eventual group-stage exit, including the opener against hosts France. On 19 November 2020, the day after earning his 73rd cap for the country in a 1–1 UEFA Nations League draw with Northern Ireland, Tătarușanu publicly announced his retirement from the national team.

Club

International

Steaua București

Liga I: 2012–13, 2013–14 Cupa României: 2010–11 Supercupa României: 2013 Lyon

Coupe de la Ligue runner-up: 2019–20 AC Milan

Serie A: 2021–22 Supercoppa Italiana runner-up: 2022 Individual

Romanian Footballer of the Year: 2015; runner-up: 2017